Research Associate in Mathematical Epidemiology

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoctoral research position at a leading university in Manchester focuses on developing analytical tools for outbreak studies. The role involves collaboration with various health organizations and emphasizes flexible working arrangements. Applications are encouraged from diverse candidates.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career breaks

Parental leave

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with related initiatives for software interoperability.
• Develop efficient computational tools for analyzing FFX studies.

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Position at the University of Manchester

We are offering a postdoctoral research position linked to the Medical Research Council project, “Analytical Tools for FFX Studies and the Go.Data Framework,” funded under the “Better Methods for Better Research” scheme.

Project Overview: An “FFX” study (First Few X) is conducted early in an outbreak to gather essential information for its management. The project aims to develop efficient computational tools for analyzing such studies, especially in resource-limited settings. Led by Thomas House (University of Manchester), with co-investigators Lorenzo Pellis (University of Manchester) and Christopher Overton (University of Liverpool and UK Health Security Agency), the project collaborates with the World Health Organisation, UK Health Security Agency, and other academic partners.

The post-holder will coordinate with related initiatives like the R Epidemics Consortium, EpiVerse, and EpiRecipes to ensure software interoperability and maximize synergies.

Benefits and Policies:

The Department and University are dedicated to staff well-being and work-life balance, offering flexible working, career breaks, and parental leave. For more information, visit this link. The department supports Athena SWAN principles and the LMS Good Practice Scheme. Details on social responsibility activities are available at this link.

Application Process:

This is a full-time position; applications for part-time, job share, or flexible arrangements are encouraged. Applications should be submitted online, including a brief research statement (max 2 sides A4, excluding references) attached to your CV.

Additional Information:

Flexible working options are supported; learn more here. Blended working arrangements may be considered.

We do not respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies.

Contact Details:

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Professor Thomas House

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 | Support Link

Closing Date: Midnight on the specified closing date.

For the person specification criteria, please see the Further Particulars document via the provided link.